Section 6. Installation; General; Air Requirements - Kohler 6.5RMY Operation Manual

Refer to the Industrial Installation Manual TP-5700 for
general information regarding generator set installation.
TP-5700 is generic and provides the information
required to complete the installation. The information
contained in this section is specific for the 6.5RMY
model.
The generator set requires correct air flow for cooling
and combustion. The louvers on the upper portion of the
weather housing and the cutouts in the skid provide the
cooling and combustion air. Do not block or otherwise
interfere with the function of these openings. The
heated air is expelled by an Air-Vacä reverse flow
cooling system where it is discharged downward and
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1. Weather housing louvers (air inlet)
2. Skid cutouts (air inlet)
TP-5631 7/96

Section 6. Installation

General

Air Requirements

WARNING
Figure 6-1. Cooling Air Intake and Air Exhaust
Follow the guidelines presented here and in the
Industrial Installation Manual to plan and install the
6.5RMY. Use specifications and drawings provided
here only in initial planning.
sheets, dimension drawings, and wiring diagrams for
installation. Contact
distributor/dealer for current information.
out of the compartment through the discharge chute
located near the muffler.
If the generator set is to be mounted indoors, maintain
the air flow shown in the spec sheet.
appropriately sized vents in the building. An air duct
flange kit is available to provide the connection to duct
the heated air to the outside of the building.
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3. Heated air exhaust
Use respective spec
an authorized service
Install
ADV-5815A-B
Installation 6-1